Cub Scouts

Scouting is one of the great success stories of the last one hundred years. From an experimental camp for twenty boys on Brownsea island in 1907, it has spread to 216 countries and territories, with an estimated twenty-eight million members.

Cubs is the second section of the Scouting movement for 8–10-year-olds, originally started in 1916 for younger brothers who wanted a ‘look-in’. In nearly a century, the section has constantly evolved and adapted its programme and methods to meet the changing needs of each generation of young people, and these days admits girls as well as boys.

During their time in the Pack, Cub Scouts will get a chance to try lots of different activities like swimming, music, exploring, computing, and collecting.

There are a range of badges available which Cub Scouts can wear on their uniforms to show everyone how well they’re doing.

Cub Scouts also get to go on trips and days out, to places like the zoo, theme parks or a farm. Sometimes they will be able to go camping with the rest of the Pack and take part in all kinds of outdoor activities.

A Pack of Cub Scouts is organised into Sixes, with each Six named after a colour, and a Sixer and a Seconder in charge.

Click here for a full list of Cub Scout Packs in the District.